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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/17/2023 09:00 EDT

Inside Minor Hotels’ Global Expansion

Minor Hotels has an aggressive growth strategy to expand by 2025. Details about the company's strategy reveal a lot about bigger-picture trends in the hotel sector. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 13:49 EDT

Business Travel in 2024: ‘Rising Tension With Employees’

Business travelers know their livelihoods may depend on getting out on the road to nurture relationships with clients. Bean counters, concerned about inflation and sustainability issues, may block those trips. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 13:03 EDT

Blue Lagoon Iceland to Reopen to Tourists

While Blue Lagoon was closed for over a month, other attractions have remained opened. Tour operators have not seen a drop in demand. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 12/16/2023 09:59 EDT

U.S. Federal Workers Asked to Travel by Train, EVs When Possible

Amtrak could benefit from this move. But as for EVs, the government will need to coordinate its regulations, such as rules for needing permission to drive a personal car more than 50 miles, to encourage compliance. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/16/2023 08:00 EDT

Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite

Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they're trying new ways of reaching a younger audience. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 17:48 EDT

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Jay Shabat, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/15/2023 13:34 EDT

Turkish Airlines Orders Up To 345 Airbus Planes

The order highlights Turkish Airline’s remarkable expansion during the past two decades. -Edward Russell Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/15/2023 12:10 EDT

How the Big 4 U.S. Airlines Are Preparing for the Holidays

Hoping to avoid the chaos of last year, the Big 4 airlines are investing more in winter equipment for the 2023 holiday travel season. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 11:20 EDT

Hollywood Sign’s 100th Anniversary: From Generic Ad to Iconic Image

Like Egypt's pyramids and New York's Statue of Liberty, Hollywood's sign will hold its status as a tourist draw for decades to come. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/15/2023 11:11 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: What Does Travel’s “Next Normal” Look Like?

In this video from Skift Global Forum East 2023, Chris Hartley highlights GHA's record-breaking year, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, especially in the context of loyalty programs and the diverse recovery patterns of global travel markets post-pandemic. -Global Hotel Alliance Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 07:21 EDT

Hotel Brand Bloat: ‘A Shakeout Is Coming’

Many marketers design hotel brands to appeal more to hotel owners than travelers. One reason? Creating a new brand is easier than fixing an old one. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/15/2023 05:07 EDT

U.S. Consumers Complain About Airlines in Record Numbers

Today's podcast looks at airline passenger complaints, Dubai’s ascendency, and Indian tourists’ interest in African nations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 16:56 EDT

Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

Yosemite National Park is trying to find a balance between the visitor experience and keeping it accessible. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 12/14/2023 15:06 EDT

Some Hotel Owners Balk at Proposed Choice-Wyndham Merger

Some franchisees are worried their revenue would fall after a Choice merger with Wyndham. But Choice Hotels says it has heard from franchisees who expect to see gains to their bottom line from the proposed deal. The debate rolls on. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 14:25 EDT

Consumer Complaints Against Airlines Have Soared

A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/14/2023 12:15 EDT

Travel Businesses Must Focus on Simplifying Sustainable Choices

Ensuring sustainable travel is accessible and uncomplicated is a primary goal for travel businesses like Google, Intrepid Travel, and Kerten Hospitality, looking to reduce the burden of climate change on the consumer and the planet. -Selene Brophy Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 11:58 EDT

Skift Global Forum East Video: Taking Regenerative Tourism from Concept to Reality

In this video from the Skift Global Forum East 2023, Tracy Lanza from Red Sea Global highlights how ambitious tourism development can blend luxury with regenerative practices, showcasing the potential for large-scale developments to not only coexist with but actively improve environments. -Red Sea Global Read more

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Harriet Akinyi, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 12/14/2023 11:28 EDT

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 12/14/2023 11:05 EDT

Kerzner CEO on Loyalty Programs: ‘Luxury Can Not Be Traded For Points’

Kerzner is expanding, but refuses to lose sight of its relentless pursuit of ultra-luxury standards. -Josh Corder Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 12/14/2023 10:00 EDT

Industry Insights: 4 Questions with Oracle Hospitality

There are a lot of reasons for optimism looking ahead to 2024, including an increase in international travel and an easing labor shortage. The challenge for hoteliers will be to keep the momentum building, especially if construction continues to move slowly and consumer spending habits start to cool. -Oracle Hospitality Read more

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